A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall by David A. Adler (English) Paperback Book
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A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall by David A. Adler (English) Paperback Book. A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall by David A. Adler, Robert Casilla. Title A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall. For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall by David A. Adler, Robert Casilla Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court. Publisher Description A brilliant lawyer, a leader of the Civil Rights movement, and the first African-American justice of the US Supreme Court.A strong-willed boy, Marshall grew up in Baltimore, MD with the guidance of his parents who believed in the power of equality, education, and the importance of hard work. His determination carried him through law school at Howard University where he graduated at the top of his class. Marshall worked for the NAACP (National Association for ther Advancement of Colored People) and was the first African American to win a case before the United States Supreme Court. He argued thirty-two cases before the Supreme Court—winning twenty-nine. His greatest court victory was the case of Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka—a turning point in the battle against segregation.Ultimately, Marshall would be appointed as a justice on the Supreme Court. When he retired in 1991, he was called a true American hero and the most significant lawyer of his time.For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports. Details ISBN 0823415066 ISBN-13 9780823415069 Title A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall Author David A. Adler, Robert Casilla Format Paperback Year 1997 Pages 32 Publisher Holiday House Inc GEItemID:141727399; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
